Sandwich Bay,August 8th,9th.

Misty first thing,then clear and warm.The first big arrival of the autumn occurred on the 8th,a total of 106 birds were trapped,which included 40 Willow Warblers.The overall total would have been higher if more ringers had been available.
On the 9th,ringing was concentrated in the Maize field,it resulted in a catch of 90 birds,which were all mainly Reed and Sedge Warblers,apart from one Grasshopper Warbler.Other birds seen on the estate included,3 Redstart,15 Lesser Whitethroat,30 Common Whitethroats,good numbers of Garden Warblers,1 Marsh Harrier,Sparrowhawk and Garganey.